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What kind of power wakes up electrostatic speakers

Is it wpc, high current, both or what? I've been aud-itioning amps with the Final Electrostatic 0.3's (86 db sensitivity). The manufacturer suggests a minimum of 50 wpc to get them going. So far, I've tried a Nakamichi Stasis (150wpc) and an Electrocompaniet AW250DMB(250 wpc).With both,the speakers sounded dull, yet the Parasound HCA 3500 (250wpc & high current)made them sing sweet as can be.
Could somebody be kind enought to explain to me how this stuff works. I need to purchase an amp to drive the Final 0.4's (the big brother to the 0.3's). I'd love to know what
to look for.
I appreciate in advance your help. The source for this
was a Pioneer PD S95.
steakster

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lacee
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I have used a pair of Classe DR8 in mono with a Blue Circle 3.1 MK11 pre amp with CLS 11Z and this worked very well in a two chanel system.
I have also used the EAD Powermaster 500 on the CLS in 2 channel and in a complete ML system,in which the EAD drove 2 pair of CLS11Z and the Theatre Centre with no problems.
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